Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi To Join Obama's Delegation To India

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the United States last year was a turning point in relations for our countries, and now this trip will be an important opportunity to continue to move the US-India relationship forward," he said.

Only the third Indian-American to ever serve in Congress, Bera made his first official trip to India in 2013.  Senator Warner said, "I am very pleased to represent Virginia, and my colleagues in the Senate's bipartisan India Caucus, as part of the President's delegation."

"As two of the world's largest democracies, and with the incredible Indian-American population that contributes so much to Virginia's culture and commerce, it is critical for us to continue to deepen and broaden the existing framework of partnership and friendship between the US and India," he said in a statement.

Crowley, who served as co-chair of the India Caucus in the 112th and 113th Congresses, is a recognised leader on Indian issues in the House of Representatives.

"It is an honour to join President Obama on this trip and I look forward to robust discussions on how we can open the next chapter in US-India relations," Crowley said in a statement.

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